Juan A. Torres, Unlawful Firearm Possession, New York 2018

ALBANY, NY - Juan A. Torres, age 36, of Albany, was sentenced today to 37 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon.

The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and James N. Hendricks, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

In pleading guilty, Torres admitted that on July 13, 2018, he sold a Kel-Tec 9 millimeter pistol, and four rounds of Luger ammunition, to another person in Rotterdam, New York. Torres had two felony convictions at the time, including a felony drug conviction for which he was sentenced to probation just weeks prior to selling the firearm on July 13, 2018.

This case was investigated by the FBI and its Capital District Safe Streets Gang Task Force, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett.

Torres' sentence of 37 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, reflects the seriousness of his crime. As a convicted felon, Torres was prohibited from possessing a firearm, and his actions put himself and others at risk.

The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to keeping our communities safe from firearms violence. The FBI and its partners will continue to work tirelessly to identify and prosecute those who seek to circumvent the law and put themselves and others at risk.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant's Real Full Name: Juan A. Torres, Exact Criminal Charges: Unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, City and State: Albany, New York, Exact Date: July 13, 2018, Sentence or Outcome: 37 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/albany-felon-sentenced-37-months-unlawful-firearm-possession